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Following its just-published (June ’08) Climate Change White Paper, BEAMA has endorsed the conclusions of the Electra policy group’s competitiveness report (June ’08), which highlights that with 2020 targets set, EU governments will need the help of the electrical manufacturing and electronics industry to reach the required goals. Namely, less CO2 emissions, more energy efficiency and renewables.
The Electra policy group’s (industry, EU-Commission, unions) report follows a year of intense work co-chaired by Commission vice president Verheugen and Orgalime past president Krubasik.
BEAMA marketing director Howard Porter agrees with the report’s conclusion that it is achievable: “It is essential EU and national politicians create the right conditions for the Electra industry and its customers.
”The report concludes that for the industry to remain at the forefront of technology and competitiveness in a fast changing global environment, along with national governments and EU-institutions, the focus must be on regulation, enforcement, investment and awareness.
“There are considerable opportunities for reducing energy usage throughout the electricity supply chain. The BEAMA consultation White Paper and the Electra report highlight how these reductions can be achieved. Both aim to stimulate the electrical industry’s response to climate change, whist improving competiveness and wider economic benefits.”
To access all the main Electra report and the annexes visit the BEAMA website: www.beama.org.uk/downloads
To access BEAMA’s White Paper/relating questions visit: www.beama.org.uk/climatechangepaper
July 2008 ends
Note to editors
About BEAMA’s White Paper
The association is asking for members and other stakeholders to respond to BEAMA’s consultation White Paper on Climate Change - with their opinions online by 31 July 2008.
A large audience of Lords, MPs, industry influencers and BEAMA members attended the launch event at the House of Commons where BEAMA marketing director Howard Porter outlined
The association’s aims are supported by the Energy Saving Trust
Headline issues
The White Paper pinpoints headline issues, which BEAMA believes require addressing by industry, Government and stakeholders.
So the final paper (for publication 1 October 2008) is as comprehensive and representative as possible, BEAMA is requestingl members and other stakeholders to provide feedback on the document’s thought-provoking questions posed.
BEAMA will collate all responses, which will contribute to the development of the final White Paper to be published at a special event, 1 October 2008.
Feedback mechanism
BEAMA members can supply online their BEAMA White Paper responses by visiting: climatechangepaper@beama.org.uk by 31 July 2008
To access BEAMA’s White Paper/relating questions visit: www.beama.org.uk/climatechangepaper.
About BEAMA The BEAMA Association has been established for over 100 years, covering a range of industries in the electrical, energy, water and power related sectors.
The association still retains its prime purpose – serving members and the national industrial base as the recognised electrotechnical industry association.
BEAMA represents members’ interests in generic and specific areas within Government/Governmental organisations, UK and international standards, industry players.
BEAMA members are active in many market sectors including commercial and residential buildings and energy networks. BEAMA is a proactive trade association advising its members on relevant technology and market developments, particularly relating to the areas of product safety and sustainability.
For more BEAMA information visit www.beama.org.uk
About Electra
Electra is an industrial policy group, consisting of experts of the electrical and electronics industry, the European Commission, standardisation organization CENELEC and the European Metalworkers’ Federation, created to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the Electra-sector. The Electra group has been co-chaired by Vice President of the European Commission Günter Verheugen and former Orgalime President Prof. Edward G. Krubasik.
Media enquiries Victor Wheeler, cerulean communication; Tel: 020 8441 2021; Fax: 020 8440 4070; victor@ceruleancom.co.uk, 124 Hadley Road, New Barnet, Hertfordshire EN5 5QP
Issued on behalf of BEAMA, Westminster Tower, 3 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SL. Tel: 020 7793 3000; Fax: 020 7793 3003
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